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External Companies are companies that are incorporated outside of Ghana with a registered place of business in Ghana. They are regulated by the laws of the country in which they were originally incorporated. External companies may be established in a country (outside its country of incorporation) for purposes of facilitating…

A private company unlimited by Shares, according to the Ghana’s Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992, section 9C is a company with no limit on the liability of its members and registering such companies follows certain guidelines. An unlimited liability company is a hybrid company incorporated with or without a share…

Several local entities go into technology transfer agreements or management services agreements with foreign entities for the use of their technologies and services in Ghana. These agreements normally require that regular payments are made by the local entities for the use of these technologies or services. These agreements sometimes cover…

Have you registered your company with the GIPC? Renew your GIPC registration with ease by following this step by step guideline that shows you what you need to know, the key requirements and common mistakes  investors make. According to section 24 of the GIPC Act, all businesses with foreign participation…

The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) was established by an Act of Parliament, The Free Zones Act 1995 (Act 504) in 1995. This Act enable the establishment of free zones in Ghana for the promotion of economic development; to provide for the regulation of activities in free zones and for…

The registration of food products is a process that involves a review of the manufacturing process, an assessment of food safety and quality, and confirmation of compliance with FDA labeling regulations.  The registration of any food product with the FDA is a very slow process and can take between one…

How do you obtain a construction permit for your new project in Ghana? A common sight in Ghana is wooden kiosks loaded with provisions, or industriously recycled shipping containers turned stores clustered together with no apparent planning for their distribution or infrastructure. The Authorities’ infamous way of dealing with unauthorized…